Gabriel Pizza Gameday Build-Up: Belleville Sens vs Laval Rocket
Game Overview
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, the Belleville Senators will conclude their first three-in-three game stretch of the season with a North Division rivalry matchup against the Laval Rocket at CAA Arena.
Team Form and Recent Results
The Sens enter the game with positive momentum after narrowly defeating the Hartford Wolf Pack 2-1 the previous night. Phil Daoust scored the game-winning goal shorthanded with about four seconds remaining. This victory brought Belleville’s record to 5-5-1-0 after 11 games.
"Phil Daoust scored the game-winner, shorthanded, with just about four seconds left in the game."
Jackson Parsons made an impressive debut in the American Hockey League, stopping 30 of 31 shots and securing his first win.
Laval Rocket Standing and Rivalry
The Laval Rocket currently lead the Belleville Senators by three points in the standings. They last played on Friday, when they defeated the Hartford Wolf Pack. So far, Laval has lost only four games this season, including one loss against Belleville a few weeks ago.
This game marks the second of 10 meetings between the two teams this season, with Belleville holding a slight advantage after a 6-2 win at CAA Arena on October 22.
"This is the second of 10 meetings this season between the Sens and Rocket, with Belleville holding a 1-0-0-0 advantage."
Key Players to Watch
- Phil Daoust – recent game-winning scorer
- Jackson Parsons – standout goaltender in AHL debut
Author’s summary: Belleville Sens aim to build on late-game heroics and solid goaltending as they face the closely ranked Laval Rocket in their ongoing competitive North Division rivalry.